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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

of going half dozen yards out of your
way, over to Eighteenth avenue"
eyes, l did John, and it was no
use -
Now, Mary Ann, hush hushl stop
right there. What you lack, what
you've always wanted, so to speak, is
good strong will. By Jove! man
ought to look out for that in wife,
You should be determined to get thing
for a certain sum, and then get it. That's
what I'd do. What you need is will
power. The city's big enough. In one
place-yes, my dear. don't contradict, I've
seen it with my own eyes in the paper
they offer to give a pot of flowers and
something else, forget what-a chrome,
probably-to people for just walking
through their store! Now, l don't care
for chromos myself, but if you had simply
passed through that store few times you
might have had enough to give nice
present to the servants if not to all your
friends, and never cost you'll mean me-
a single cent. But no! you're the last
woman in the world to surprise man
with a thing like that. You ought to
have stronger will, you really ought"
Mr.. Dreswells voice grew milder and
lower as he leaned back in his chair. He
had talked himself tired.
"To return to the point" said Mrs.
Dreswell sarcastically, waving the said
point once more ~ would also like to get
dress for Sarah's little girl, something
pretty and durable"
"Well, see no objection to that" said
Mr.. Dreswell, with a high, bright look of
daring on his face, "none."
st will cost So" she added, adopting
more direct tactics.
ttrTap 6o11arcr' Mr. nracxra11 yras Oaar1y
speechless. us it possible that you
can't" he tapped his finger on the table
at every word, 'take needle and thread
and sew her up dress for less hard
earned money than that? You're crazy!
Oh, you want will powerl A good, strong
will would make woman of you, Mary
Ann"
Mary Ann having been routed with
great slaughter at every advance silence
now reigned for while, until an idea
struck Mr.. Dreswen. He jumped upon
| his feet.
Now, my love-" he said. with much
| dignity, II wish to indulge and please
you in every reasonable way, but insist
upon its being reasonable. I have offered
you great many plans and ideas, and
also some money tonight, and now have
one more proposition to make. Suppose
we lump the whole abominable business"
Mr.. D. lost his temper little here, but
he paused, and regained it. "How much
do you want? Speak out now, only be
reasonable, Mary Ann. Bring your will
TO bear now, and make it low-as low as
you can. What is itp All you'll think
about it, Well, don't be too late, I'll
have some expenses of my own to cash up
shortly" Mr.. Dreswell whistled cheer
fully, glad to put off the evil day, and
walked up stairs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

and while it pays too little for the school
sisters who run this mission have to make
their limited allowance as teachers go
good ways, helped out by whatever
charitable people give. Yet they have
done n wonderful work, and out of the
$40 Indians on this reservation they have
as large q proportion in school as the
average white community. And for all
this, all the agency work and all the en-
ployes' salaries the United States pays but
$4,000 year. "The Gray Nuns of Mon
trealn are an order of sisters, nominally
Sisters of Charity, but devoted to teaching
Indians and devoted members of the order
may be found through all this cold north
west from the Niobrara to the Athabasca
basin. Maj. Cramsie is warm advocate
of the doctrine that the Sioux can be
thoroughly civilized ''if government will
only give time enough and supply them
with schools and good farming imple-
ments." Now that the military post is
no longer needed here, he urges the gov
ernment to make the fort buildings a
great training school for the children of
all the 10000 Sioux in Dakota, and
heartily indorse his recommendation
And while l hold a farewell talk with
him, Jonathan Roberts, the fat and genial
mail carrier, announces that the sleighing
is good, the mercury only dogs. below
zero, and consequently this 'lovely Janu-
AIRY day. is my best day to 60 with him
across the frozen water to DEVILS Lake
City, on the ST. Paul and Manitoba rail-
road
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

The custom of receiving calls on New
Years Day, so long a distinctive New
York institution, has almost died out. A
few old fashioned people and families still
adhere to it, but some fall from the ranks
even Of these with every new year, for
the most loyal adherent of ancient forms
and customs is not proof against the
neglect of those whom they are endeavor-
ing to serve, and it is not necessary to
stay at home, dress, and provide refresh
ment table for cards. The truth is, New
York has become too large for the observ-
ance of such custom, and social relations
too complicated. The young people do not
care about it, it savors too much Of old
Knickerbocker habits. They are more at
leisure than their Dutch ancestors. They
meet the day before New Years and the
day after Why should they make a spe-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

Two weeks had slipped away, and New
Years was near at hand, when, one morn
ing, Mr.. Dreswell arrived at his place of
business at the usual hour. 1t was early.
Mr. Dreswell always had his family up
betimes, impressing upon them that every
minute represented just so many dollars
to him, and then began the arduous labors
of the day, by reading his paper for an
hour or so by the red hot Office stove
Advertisements of holiday goods in large
type filled his eyes, and these recalled to
Mr.. Dreswell his conversation with his
wife, and the impending doom of holiday
giving which hung over his own head.
1t was not that he was unable, out of his
plentiful means, to do this thing nor that
his wife was not economical and sensible,
though her feelings on the matter never
even occurred to him, but he hated, on
| principle, to give something for nothing,
and as he bestowed on his paper an angry
FLIP, he averred that it was all nonsense"
Then he took an easier position and con-
tinued his reading. Suddenly the door
opened, and a lad put his head in.
ga bill, sur"
"Where fromi' said Mr.. Dreswell,
shortly.
"Racy's, sur"
"What forS'
| Want the money, sur-taklnconto'
stok, sur
"I'll come and see them about it."
The gentleman spoke promptly, but he
was greatly surprised. Mrs. Dreswell
always dealt for cash, and behold here
were several expensive articles charged
against both his name and his express
orders. Mr.. Dreswell was still rapt in
disguised amazement when bill from
Bootlyer's arrived, and then one from
Eighteenth avenue, and among the arti-
cles was knitted shawl. Ten minutes
later another man tramped in and found
the head of the firm in condition SO
nearly bordering on insanity that he
was rejoiced to get away uninjured.
AS for Mr. Dreswell he tore the long
towel off its roller and bound it
tightly around his head to keep his
great brain from bursting. Then throwing
off his coat and examining all his bills into
the crown Of his shining high hat, he
dashed madly to the outer door, and sit
ting down in front of it, held the hat out
In both hands.
"Come on" he shouted, in bitter fury,
81 said she hadn't any will. Bring 'em
in! l told her she lacked will power
determined. Here / am! told her she
didn't know anything. I'm the very fool
they want, every timer
A couple Of frightened boys here
slipped in and contributed few hills
from various places, Mr.. Dreswell moan
ing and groaning increasingly. But he
paused presently to read note
MY OWN PRECIOUS LOVE- thought the
easiest way in regard to our holiday pres
ents was the best. They are all sent and
off my mind, and feel quite happy. You
will surely approve OF the bills, for they
are very reasonable. Your own devoted
and loving WIFE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
NEW YEARS GIFTS.
BY E. LOUISE WEST.

Mrs. Dreswel called her husband into
the back parlor after tea. 81 want to
consult you seriously, my DEAR" she said,
with regard to our New Years presents"
"Ah, yes" agreed Mr.. D., rafting his
watch chain with more energy than the
occasion seemed to require. ooh, GER
tainlyr'
"You see," pursued Mrs. Dreswell,
gravely, 'there are great many people
to whom we ought to give, butt
''Ha! hal yes indeed, butt Mr..
Dreswell opened up the interview with a
great appearance Of mirth.
''Of course, we cannot give to every
body. There are my family and your
family, l mean" said Mrs. Dreswell,
looking confused, ''your family, and
well, both our families Our families and
their children" continued the business
like little woman, land the servants"-
Mr.. Dreswells strong right hand,
employed in brushing troublesome
crumbs from his waistcoat, was now
lifted impressively. "My love, l sacri-
fee a large portion of my income
and deny myself many things for the pur-
pose of encouraging the servants to remain
in my house. Must also present them
with rich gifts9 Gold from the mines of
the Indies? l tell you, Mary Ann, my
store is no such place!'
"Oh" said Mrs Dreswell, hastily, "the
servants are of small consequence, but
what shall we do for Aunt Mary ANN"
''Aunt Mary Ann be hangedI" said Mr.
Dreswell. He had known his merriment
could not stand the strain.
But was named for her, and"-
"Then, my precious pet" he chimed in,
cheerfully, IF any presents do result from
that interesting connection, they will GER
tainly pour in from the other side; and
/ hope they may, hope they may"
WELL" she sighed, judiciously waiv-
ing the point again, there's Grandma
Miner"
Yes" he responded suavely, "there's
Grandma Miner-there she is
"A nice knitted shawl, >" she suggested.
Certainly, certainly. The very thing.
/ haven't much change to-night'-Mr.
Dreswell searched his would a
quarter do?''
why" said Mrs. D., surprised into
smiling, you can't get nice shawl for a
quarter-the idear
Not get a nice shawl for a quarterr'
roared Mr.. Dreswell, Indignantly. "Then
you ought to, that's all. What are the
stores good for9 Go to Racy's, that's the
place. Why the women are pouring in
there all day long getting lots of cheap
things. should think you'd know
"My dear, be stillr' he was headed of
at last; II have priced them there, and
they are very highn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

The following correspondence passed
between a father at home upon his farm
and his son at military academy, AMI it
was started at the instigation Of school
comrade, who dictated the sons letter:
"DEAR FATHER-I write to you in great
trouble, and as know your kind heart
feel sure that you will not let your only
son suffer for the want of a dollar which
he has to pay or be locked up in the guard
house, which will delay his promotion, all
on the account of So, which is the fine in
case you lose the password, which
should not have done had not the horse
run away with me and caused me to de-
stroy $40 worth of chickens and ducks
belonging to farmer; and SO, my dear
father, if do not have the $50 ut once
shall not have chance of promotion, and
thus shall be deprived of the pleasure of
passing New Years day with you and my
dear mother.
"Your obedient and dutiful son."
Tho onstyor tx-oc tbiS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

Given by the Irish lords to the MARE
and his brethren aldermen Of London.
First course:
Brawne and mustarde, ded ellyes in burneur,
frument, with baein (whale); pyke in erhage,
lamprey, powdered trought, codyns, playes,
fryed marling, fryed; crabbys, leche Hubbard,
foryshed tartys.
The second course was:
Gely, coered with columbine flowers; white
potage or creme of almandes; breme of the sea,
congour, solys, cheven, barbyll, with rache;
freshe samon, haly-but, gurnarde, rochet,
broyled; smelth, fryed; crews or lobster;
lamprey, fresh baken; fampeyne, flourished
with royal scochon.
The third course was:
Dates in compost, creme molte, carpe deere,
turbut, fench, perche with goion, freshe stur-
geon with welkes, porperous rosted, mennes
fryed, crews de cave douce, pranys, elys roasted
with lamprey. Aleche, called the whyte leche,
flourished with blackthorn leves and red hawes,
and great marche pain (ginger cake, on which
was wrought the names Of all the guests.
The account tells how each diner was
furnished with a patty to take home to
his family, which contained little of
every dish served at the table, which it
appears was the custom those days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
SOLlLOOUY OF a TURKEY.

Christmas, with all 1t happy thoughts,
Its greetings and goodly cheer,
Has passed away, and now today
We greet the glad New Year
Yet still I'm sad, when should be glad,
To think am sitting here.
My brother and sister and wife have gone
To the land where turkeys go;
In every bone feel alone.
And my feathers are dropping low.
For what is life without a wife
In this queer land belowS
Alackaday! and oh, dear mel
l don't know what I'll do;
My family ties have been cut short,
And I'm feeling very blue.
/ almost wish had made dish
At the family dinner too.
feel, alas am growing old,
And the thought of it makes me sigh;
am doomed to sit, while the shadows fit
Across the evening sky,
Thro' many a night. Yet they say it's right
For am too tough to die
Tom MASON.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

"MY DEAR SOM received your letter
and hasten to inclose you the money
which you need, and hope that it will Sc
cure your promotion. The 500 which
you require to pay for the $40 worth Of
fowls would never stand in the way Of my
sending you So to pay for the lost pass
word, and SO send you the dollar which
is to keep you out of the guard house and
on the road to promotion, after which you
can come home New Years.
"Your affectionate father"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

Those who are really awake to the
sights and sounds which the procession
of the months offers them find endless en-
tertainment and instruction. Yet there
are great multitudes who are present at
as many as threescore and ten perform
ances, without ever observing the chief
actors in the great drama.-Lowell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

Hank the merry bells are ringing,
Yet another year has passed.
What the baby year is bringing
Mortal cannot well forecast
May its days be sweeter, brighter,
Than the year that now is past;
May its burdens all be lighter
And its blessings longer last.
Ring out, sweet bells.
The New Year comes;
Ring out, sweet bells,
To all our homes.
a coming year
OF JOY reveal
AS loud We ring
Exultant peals! Edward Oxenford
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To Write on That New Leaf.

The man who will not execute his reso-
buttons when they are fresh upon him can
have no hope from them afterwards; they
will be dissipated, lost and perish in the
hurry Of the world or in the slough Of in
dolence.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

'How pity the poor such night as
this" said Blande, as he sat in his COM
Portable apartment 'Then why" asked
Bluff, don't you put on your coat and
go out and see if you cannot render assist
ance to some of thems" "Ah," replied
Blande, .''then should not be SO COM
Portable as am now, and l might forget
the poor and begin to pity myself. That
would be selfish, you know"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

Scarcely human he seems somehow,
AS he steals along the street,
Like faint shadow of bygone things,
With his listless. frozen feet;
And he almost falls as he creeps to gate
And crouches with desolate cry:
SMOTHER oh, mother, make me get warm,
Or tell Jesus to please let ME die"
wondered, as saw them raise
The corpse Of that friendess one
Whether twas better to die as he died
Than to live as he had done;
And almost forgot hat he had starved,
For that cold and shelterless gate
Had been the portal to paradise,
Where the welcoming angels wait.
But yet wondered If those that saw
That piteous, still young face
Would when they met q starving child,
Fer think of the time and place
Where they helped to lift that little form,
With its frozen look Of pain,
And, thinking Of him so wan and white,
Pass hungry face again. %. II.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

AN OLD FASHIONED NEW YEARS.
cial thing of meeting on New Years Day.
The day is still kept, however, but in a
different way. Dinners, entertainments,
country parties and merry makings, rides,
impromptu dances and the like have taken
the place of making and receiving calls.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
The third course was:


The Roman names of the months, as
settled by Augustus, have also been used
in all Christian countries excepting Hol-
land, where the following set of names
prevails:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
tney are very nigh.
"HAl HAYES, INDEED"

"HA! HAYES, INDEED"
''Well, don't go there then! Pass the
store. You should have tried Bootlyer's
ut first
II did, and they are just as high. You
needn't"-
''Great stars isn't that like womans
Now, are there no more than two stores
in town. Aren't they as plenty as buckle
berries9 What is the necessity of shop
ping on the best streets, anyhow I'll
wager fifteen dollars you never thought
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

The wave is breaking on the shore
The echo fading from tue chime
Again tie shadow moveth DER
The dial plate Of timei Whittier.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

A little girl about comes to her father,
who is reading. Pretty and merry face.
Father bends in listening attitude.
"Papa, want to ask your advice"
"Well, my dear, what is its''
"What do you think it will be best for
you to give me New Year'ss''
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The kerpent Of INC slilI.

The tempier. a. Gods legends tell
Allowed on earth TO roam
crushed ilai which " oman loves 80 sell,
Her sweet and sacred home.
From Ed-n. lost through his black art.
She wandered out forIorH:
She cursed him in her gentle heart
With meek but deadly scorn.
And since, IN Faried gGi-e x sin
lie works his hateful viii,
And reappears to-day within
The serpent Of the sfim.
lie comes not now in subtle mood
with smiles. a long ago.
Enffcing her by honeyed food,
And mysteries she may know;
He makes insulting, swift advance
Into her bright home-nest,
Admitted and embraced. perchance,
by those she loves the best.
He brings the word where he must dwell,
Her days and nights to fill.
Transmitting Paradise TO Hell
This serpent of the still.
He twinss about her trembling life,
And soils it with his slime:
He fills the hours with foolish strife,
lie sows the seeds of crime.
And Poverty and fierce disease,
ana Hunger and DIsgrace,
And Death by death-empaneed degrees,
Are in his cold embrace,
To grieyc, To hurt. to rend 70 sInite,
10 ruin, and 10 kill,
Are. lei.den letnks Of his delight
The serpent OF the still.
Rouse, Woman, in your quiet power,
Your hearts Han-withering frown,
Your hand that rules the lestal hour.
And crush the monster down.
You shape the human form and soul,
You mark the infants way,
Youths fancy you can oft control,
Mans action you can sway.
Bend every blessing Of your life
To fight its deadiiest ill
>trike-daughter, maiden, widow, wife
This serpent offhe still.
WI Carleton, in Harper's H'eeklg
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School books at bottom prices.
Satchels, states, and all needful ap-
planes for school purposes.
Ladies short coats in many new
shapes and designs. Plaids, Jersey
cloth and Stockincts. Come and
see. We may suit you. and If we
can well save you from 50 cents to
500 on a coat.
Atwood dress goods, plain cloth
colors, 20 inches wide, at 20 cents.
Navy blue, p cts. Elegant plaids
for children, I2A CTS. Double-fold
Knickerbocker plaids, Is cents.
One case Canton Flannels, by the
pound, 10 cents. Just the thing for
children's underwear.
All-wcol Black Casllmeres and
Ottoman Cloth, just bought, at 5 to
10 cents per yard lower than last
year. Black Henrietta Cloth, So
cents. The finest silk finish, 40
inches wide, at SI.oo. Seven yards
makes dress, and you may not see
its equal elsewhere less than SIPS.
Bring a sample Of these goods that
you consider cheap and give US
cnance to match them and see what
we can do in that way.
Stop in and see our Atwood
Swansdown finish scarlet and mode
skirting, 40 inches deep. with rich
border, 90 cents a yard. yards
makes a skirt and its the most sensi-
bic goods for this purpose that
we've yet seen.
We're headquarters for quilting
materials. 3 cases Of full standard
prints, fast colors and good cloth, at
5 cents per yard. Quilting cotton
by the pound at 10, II and IS cents.
We sell it only by weight.
Table linens from 20 to Is cents.
White Counterpanes and Marseilles
quilts. Fall stock Of crockey,
knives and forks, and most all kinds
of goods for housekeeping.
Oar price for the Best Headlight
Oil will be 10 cents per gallon until
further notice.
+. B. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Woodstown. N. I.
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0daitanraker's
philadelphia. Monday, oct. 81, ISL

Philadelphia. Monday, oct. 81, Isl.
An unheard Of thing III Wraps
and Coats.
Real Seal Cloth Wrap, deep
pile. quilted satin Innings, trim
med with pendant Seal Cloth
fringe, and with real Seal Skin
ornaments in front $3.50.
Less than the plush would cost
YOU. making and trimmings
thrown in. 1t is an unexpected
turn that putsthese things within
your reach. The price would
be surprisingly little were the
Wraps made Of German Plush,
or Box Plush. They are of one
of the best makes of Plush, and
not a scrimped piece or stitch
in them.
Real Seal Cloth Coat, 40 in.
long. lined Throughout with quilt
ed satin, ! real Seal Skin orna-
ments, S145o. Nothing Of the
kind approaching this price has
before been offered in Philadel-
phia.
Workmanship as fine as on
our SIoO garments.
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w. c. T. u. DEPARTMENT.

Butter, Of Montclair presiding. Prayel
was offered by Mrs. Tomlinson, of Plain
field, followed by singing by the choir.
and the Rock Of Ages by Mrs. Taylor
Of Ohio.
Mrs. S. J. c. Downs, State President
delivered lier annual address. She said
10 Of the q counties are well organized;
during the year 81 new Unions have been
started. Moral suasion she thought was
doiag little for temperance, and it seemed
folly to think Of closing the saloons by
anything short OF prohibition. Domi-
mated by saloon influence as they are,
onr good men should be ashamed TO re-
main in the hulks Of the two old parties.
hesaid the T'yo.iBtioaist, MONITOR. Gazette,
Tribune and other prohibition papers
should be well patronized by the W. c. T..
[.
Mrs. J. T. Ellis, Of Pennington. Cores
ponding Secretary, read her report. There
are in the State POS Unions with 6,771
members.
Mrs. Hammer, superintendent Of Juven-
lie department, reported many Bands
of Hope and Temperance Schools in each
county.
Mrs. Mickle, the Treasurer, showed that
the receipts of tie year had been 3, 1885,
expenditures, ss73.39; balance on hand,
sf,241,17 But three counties in the State
had raised more money than Cumberland;
they are Salem, Monm Onth and Burling-
ton. Session closed with benediction.
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wish TO say to the people Of Salem
county. that the story in the Sunbeam that
| had pledged myself, if elected Sheriff, to
pack iuries in favor of one party, or the
&ther. is simply falsehood.
No such pledge was ever asked Of me,
none such was ever given. In selecting
Jurors. as in all other duties of the Office
if have the good fortune to be elected
shall be governed by strict observance Of
the obligation Of my official oath. | trust
my friends will not be annoyed by similar
stories published, not because the publisher
believes them, but in the hope that those
who do not know me or my record may be
misled. NILIIaA CARNEY.